Building our new Community Diagnostic Centre – your chance to find out more
Tuesday 1st October 2024
We are holding an information session to explain more about our next steps in building our new CDC... read more
News Archive:
Make the pledge – and give the gift of sight!
Monday 30th September 2024
QVH is calling on people to pledge to become an organ donor and give others the gift of sight in honour of National Organ Donation Week's 30th anniversary... read more
New issue of QVH News is out now!
Tuesday 24th September 2024
The new issue of our newsletter, QVH News, is hot off the press! In this edition you can read about how a pioneering operation gave a patient ‘the gift of hands’, the link between our QVH Charity and a Hollywood star,... read more
Be a voice for your local NHS Foundation Trust
Tuesday 17th September 2024
Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH), in East Grinstead, is looking for people who want to be a voice for the communities QVH serves, and have a say in the way the world-renowned hospital is run.... read more
Getting it right & making it safe for World Patient Safety Day
Tuesday 17th September 2024
We are marking World Patient Safety Day (17 September) with the theme of 'Improving diagnosis for patient safety'... read more
QVH Charity ambassador Will does QVH proud in Paris.
Monday 9th September 2024
QVH Charity ambassador and Paralympic table tennis star Will Bayley walks away from Paris with silver medal... read more
QVH celebrates 80th anniversary of C-Wing
Tuesday 3rd September 2024
Queen Victoria Hospital celebrated the 80th anniversary of pioneering and groundbreaking care, forged during the Second World War, with an event that brought together countries, military personnel, patients, politicians and clinicians.... read more
It is time for our 2024 AGM
Tuesday 3rd September 2024
Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) is holding its Annual General Meeting (AGM) this month and we are encouraging anyone with an interest in our hospital to attend.... read more
Queen Victoria Hospital best in class in national survey
Wednesday 21st August 2024
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (QVH) has once again received top marks from its patients, who have rated their overall experience of care at the hospital as the best in the country.... read more
Ward Manager Kim heading out to Paris with ParalympicsGB
Wednesday 14th August 2024
Kim Brinkworth, one of our Ward Managers here at QVH, is heading for her fifth Paralympic Games as part of the Performance medical team supporting the ParalympicsGB athletes and staff, and her third as Lead Nurse for ParalympicsGB, when she heads out to Paris in eight days’ time.... read more
Warm weather advice
Monday 12th August 2024
Following the Heat Health alert issued for parts of the UK, we put together some advice for staying well in the heat... read more
Cancer patients give us thumbs-up in national survey
Monday 12th August 2024
Our patients said we are the best in the country for helpful ward staff in the latest NHS National Cancer Patient Experience Survey... read more
Social media trend increases chances of Cancer in later life
Friday 9th August 2024
Our experts are warning the public against taking part in a dangerous new social media trend called ‘sunburning’... read more
FIXED: Telephone system is down
Wednesday 17th July 2024
The technical issues we experienced with our telephone system have now been fixed.... read more
Hospital invests £750,000 to improve access to diagnostics
Friday 12th July 2024
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has opened a new CT Scanner, an investment in diagnostics of around £750,000... read more
Arrangements during junior doctor industrial action – 27 June-2 July 2024
Thursday 20th June 2024
There is a period of planned industrial action by junior doctors taking place from 7am on Thursday 27 June to 7am on Tuesday 2 July... read more
Actor Jack Ashton is becoming a Mud Monster for QVH Charity!
Wednesday 12th June 2024
Actor Jack Ashton will be taking on a different role this month as he takes on the Mud Monsters challenge for QVH Charity... read more
Who is your QVH star? Send us your nominations for the Outstanding Patient Experience award today!
Thursday 16th May 2024
It's your chance to nominate an outstanding member of our staff for the Outstanding Patient Experience Award!... read more
Queen Victoria Hospital has signed the NHS Sexual Safety Charter
Monday 22nd April 2024
Queen Victoria Hospital's Board of Directors has pledged its commitment to the NHS England Sexual Safety Charter... read more
QVH Macmillan Centre turns 12
Friday 22nd March 2024
Happy birthday to our QVH Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre which over the last 12 years has provided help to thousands of people with and living beyond Cancer, their friends, families and healthcare professionals... read more
Refurbishment work in our Radiology department
Monday 18th March 2024
From Monday 18 March our radiography department is having some exciting refurbishment work taking place - but don't worry - we are still open... read more
Healthcare Science Week – let’s meet Iain deputy lead sleep physiologist
Thursday 14th March 2024
Did you know pattern recognition and a bit of lateral thinking are key skills in the world of Healthcare Science? Let's meet Iain deputy lead sleep physiologist to find out more... read more
Healthcare Science Week – let’s meet Naomi, principal maxillofacial prosthetist
Thursday 14th March 2024
Did you know QVH runs Europe's largest maxillofacial prosthetics lab? For Healthcare Science Week let's meet Naomi, principal maxillofacial prosthetist, to find out more... read more
Healthcare Science Week – let’s meet Kimberley, a sleep technician associate
Thursday 14th March 2024
Did you know sleep technician associates are Healthcare Scientists? Let's meet Kimberley to find out more about her role... read more
Healthcare Science Week – let’s meet Catherine a medical photographer
Wednesday 13th March 2024
Did you know medical photography is a Healthcare Science? Let's meet Catherine, one of our medical photographers here at QVH... read more
Staff say QVH is one of the top specialist hospitals to work in
Thursday 7th March 2024
In the official NHS Staff Survey 2023 results our staff confirm that they would recommend Queen Victoria Hospital as a place to work... read more
Showcasing healthcare scientists at Queen Victoria Hospital
Friday 1st March 2024
Victoria Chalker, Deputy Chief Scientific Officer for NHS England, found out first-hand how passionate staff are at Queen Victoria Hospital when she visited... read more
Patients can access new appointment letters online
Wednesday 28th February 2024
QVH patients aged 16 and over will be able to access appointment letters sent from Wednesday 28 February online using the My Health and Care Record platform... read more
Arrangements during junior doctor industrial action – 24-28 February 2024
Wednesday 21st February 2024
Our team is contacting some patients with planned appointments or surgery during the period of the planned industrial action by junior doctors – 7am Saturday 24 until 7am Wednesday 28 February... read more
Lisa’s journey from cabin crew to CCU thanks to QVH
Monday 5th February 2024
From serving champagne on an airline, to supporting patients in a critical care unit, the journey into nursing for Lisa Desbruslais was not what you might expect. But thanks to apprenticeship opportunities supported by QVH, Lisa is on the way to the career she always dreamt of... read more
Hospital staff pledge to support colleagues and patients from the LGBT+ community
Friday 19th January 2024
As part of Queen Victoria Hospital's commitment to being an inclusive organisation where colleagues and patients can be open about who they are and feel able to be their true self, it has launched its Progress Pride Pledge... read more
Arrangements during junior doctor industrial action – 3-9 January 2024
Thursday 28th December 2023
Our team is contacting some patients with planned appointments or surgery during the period of the planned industrial action by junior doctors – 7am Wednesday 3 January to 7am Tuesday 9 January 2024 – to make new arrangements... read more
Choosing services wisely this Christmas and New Year
Thursday 21st December 2023
With increasing seasonal pressure on the NHS combined with junior doctors industrial action, our Chief Nurse, Nicky Reeves, joined other senior health leaders in Sussex to encourage the public to choose services wisely... read more
Arrangements during junior doctor industrial action – 20-23 December 2023
Friday 15th December 2023
Our team is contacting some patients with planned appointments or surgery during the period of the planned industrial action by junior doctors – 7am Wednesday 20 December to 7am Saturday 23 December 2023 – to make new arrangements... read more
Support QVH Charity this Christmas
Friday 1st December 2023
This year, QVH Charity, is inviting you to help decorate its virtual Christmas tree and help raise funds for Queen Victoria Hospital... read more
Queen Victoria Hospital accredited as Veteran Aware
Monday 20th November 2023
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust has been formally recognised as ‘Veteran Aware’... read more
Helping Queen Victoria Hospital develop a vision for the future
Friday 13th October 2023
QVH makes a life-changing difference to our patients through the services we provide. We are now inviting feedback which will help inform the co-design of our new strategy. Please share your views... read more
Website maintenance – Thursday 12 October
Wednesday 11th October 2023
We are carrying out some work on our website on Thursday 12 October between 9am and 5pm... read more
Arrangements during industrial action – 2-5 October 2023
Wednesday 27th September 2023
Our team is contacting some patients with appointments or surgery during the period of planned industrial action by consultants, junior doctors, radiographers and sonographers in October... read more
Change to where you can get a cuppa and snack this week
Wednesday 20th September 2023
The Spitfire Restaurant (Building 14) will be closing at 2pm on Tuesday 19 September for a re-fit, reopening on Tuesday 26 September... read more
Keeping you safe this World Patient Safety Day
Friday 15th September 2023
For World Patient Safety Day (Sunday 17 September), we are rolling out a new patient safety leaflet called Simple steps to keep you safe during your hospital stay and an accompanying video... read more
Arrangements during industrial action – 19-23 September 2023
Wednesday 13th September 2023
Our team is contacting some patients with appointments or surgery during the period of the planned industrial action by consultants and junior doctors this month... read more
Queen Victoria Hospital is top in the country according to national patient survey
Tuesday 12th September 2023
Queen Victoria Hospital has again received top marks from its patients, making it one of the best hospitals in the country... read more
Sofia’s story
Friday 25th August 2023
Apprenticeships can help staff acquire new knowledge and enable experienced professionals to grow their careers. Thanks to opportunities supported by QVH, Sofia Ahmad, Consultant Orthodontist, has developed her leadership skills... read more
Your invite to the Queen Victoria Hospital AGM 2023
Monday 21st August 2023
Rebuilding lives and facing the future – your invite to the QVH AGM 2023... read more
Arrangements during consultants industrial action – 24-26 August 2023
Friday 18th August 2023
Our team is contacting some patients with appointments or surgery during the period of the planned industrial action by consultants – 7am Thursday 24 to 7am Saturday 26 August – to make new arrangements... read more
My Health and Care Record is coming to Queen Victoria Hospital
Wednesday 9th August 2023
We are contacting patients this month about registering for the My Health and Care Record online platform so they can view information about their treatment at the hospital anywhere and at any time... read more
Arrangements during junior doctor industrial action – 11-15 August 2023
Friday 4th August 2023
Our team is contacting some patients with planned appointments or surgery during the period of the planned industrial action by junior doctors – 7am Friday 11 August to 7am Tuesday 15 August – to make new arrangements... read more
Arrangements during radiographers industrial action – 25-27 July 2023
Monday 24th July 2023
National industrial action involving radiographers and sonographers will be taking place from 8am on Tuesday 25 July to 8am on Thursday 27 July... read more
Arrangements during consultants industrial action – 20-22 July 2023
Tuesday 18th July 2023
Our team is contacting some patients with planned appointments or surgery during the period of the planned industrial action by consultants – 7am Thursday 20 July to 7am Saturday 22 July – to make new arrangements... read more
Arrangements during junior doctor industrial action – 13-18 July 2023
Friday 7th July 2023
Our team is contacting some patients with planned appointments or surgery during the period of the planned industrial action by junior doctors – 7am Thursday 13 July to 7am Tuesday 18 July – to make new arrangements... read more
QVH colleagues to be part of a special service at Westminster Abbey to celebrate the 75th birthday of the NHS
Wednesday 5th July 2023
Staff and volunteers from QVH are joining long-serving NHS staff from around the country at a special service at Westminster Abbey today to celebrate the 75th birthday of the NHS... read more
Queen Victoria Hospital appoints new chief executive
Tuesday 20th June 2023
James Lowell has been appointed as chief executive of Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust... read more
Arrangements during junior doctor industrial action – June 2023
Friday 9th June 2023
Our team is contacting some patients with planned appointments or surgery during the period of the planned industrial action by junior doctors – 7am Wednesday 14 June to 7am Saturday 17 June – to make new arrangements... read more
Queen Victoria Hospital appoints new non-executive directors
Thursday 25th May 2023
Peter O’Donnell, Shaun O’Leary and Russell Hobby CBE have been appointed non-executive directors at Queen Victoria Hospital, taking up their roles in July... read more
Thank an exceptional member of QVH staff by nominating them for an award
Friday 5th May 2023
Queen Victoria Hospital is launching its hunt for a worthy winner (or winners) of its Outstanding Patient Experience Award and is calling on its patients to get involved... read more
Arrangements during the RCN industrial action – Sunday 30 April to Monday 1 May 2023
Thursday 27th April 2023
Detailed work has taken place to ensure we can safely look after patients during the planned industrial action by members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) – 8pm on Sunday 30 April to midnight on Monday 1 May... read more
Our latest visiting guidance
Tuesday 11th April 2023
Before visiting our hospital please read our latest guidance which you can find here... read more
QVH Macmillan Centre marks 11 years of support for people with cancer
Thursday 6th April 2023
As the QVH Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centre celebrates its 11th birthday, the team want to thank the dedicated volunteers who donate their time to support the service... read more
Arrangements during junior doctor industrial action – April 2023
Monday 3rd April 2023
Our team is contacting some patients with planned appointments or surgery during the period of the planned industrial action by junior doctors – 7am Tuesday 11 April to 7am Saturday 15 April – to make new arrangements... read more
Be a good egg this Easter
Friday 17th March 2023
Donate the equivalent of an Easter egg or an amount of your choosing to our QVH Charity and you will help fill our virtual Easter egg hunt with eggs... read more
Arrangements during junior doctor industrial action – March 2023
Thursday 9th March 2023
Our team is contacting some patients with planned appointments or surgery during the period of the planned industrial action by junior doctors – 7am Monday 13 March to 7am Thursday 16 March - to make new arrangements... read more
Helping Sammy to smile again
Monday 6th March 2023
As it's facial palsy awareness week we wanted to share how our plastic surgeons are able to perform a pioneering surgical procedure called facial reanimation... read more
Local roadworks 27 February to 9 March
Thursday 23rd February 2023
West Sussex County Council has advised that they are carrying out evening roadworks from Monday 27 February for two weeks affecting roads surrounding the hospital... read more
Adult Inpatient Survey – your views needed
Monday 6th February 2023
If you have been an inpatient, admitted to Queen Victoria Hospital for a minimum of one night, you may soon be contacted and asked your views on various aspects of your care as part of the national Adult Inpatient Survey... read more
Book your place at our interactive careers evening for 15-18 year olds
Monday 6th February 2023
Are you aged 15-18? Interested in finding out more about a career in the NHS? Why not sign up to join our interactive careers evening? Queen Victoria Hospital is a specialist hospital providing life-changing surgery and known... read more
Sonya sets her sights on career thanks to apprenticeship
Monday 6th February 2023
It takes commitment and hard work to move to a different country and start a new career but thanks to apprenticeship opportunities supported by Queen Victoria Hospital, Sonya Chavdarova has done just that.... read more
Arrangements during the RCN industrial action – February 2023
Friday 27th January 2023
Our team is contacting some patients with planned appointments or surgery on the days of the planned industrial action by members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) – Monday 6 and Tuesday 7 February – to make new arrangements... read more
Arrangements during the RCN industrial action
Wednesday 11th January 2023
Our team is contacting some patients with planned appointments or surgery on the days of the planned industrial action by members of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) – Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 January – to make new arrangements... read more
Royal College of Nursing strike action update
Wednesday 14th December 2022
The Royal College of Nursing (RCN) has confirmed that no Trusts in Sussex will be taking part in strike action on Thursday 15 December and Tuesday 20 December... read more
Latest issue of QVH News is out!
Thursday 8th December 2022
The Autumn/Winter issue of our newsletter, QVH News, is hot off the press!... read more
Refurbishment work on Canadian Wing
Thursday 1st December 2022
From Monday 5 December, refurbishment works will be taking place in Canadian Wing – Location 15 – (Margaret Duncombe and Ross Tilley wards)... read more
Support QVH Charity this Christmas
Wednesday 30th November 2022
This year QVH Charity, our hospital charity, is inviting you to help us decorate our virtual QVH Christmas tree... read more
Temporary closure of radiology entrance
Friday 14th October 2022
From Saturday 15 October, and for the following 4 weeks, the pillared entrance from the car park by radiology into the main hospital building will be closed for essential works... read more
Burns specialists warn of kitchen dangers
Wednesday 12th October 2022
The kitchen may traditionally be the heart of the home, but it’s also one of the most dangerous rooms, especially when it comes to burns... read more
QVH comes top in national survey
Thursday 29th September 2022
Queen Victoria Hospital has again topped the list in the national survey of inpatients at NHS hospitals throughout the country... read more
Careers and recruitment event
Wednesday 21st September 2022
Are you interested in finding out more about a clinical career at Queen Victoria Hospital? Come along to our careers and recruitment open evening on Wednesday 12 October from 5-9pm
... read more
Arrangements for Monday 19 September
Monday 12th September 2022
Our team is contacting patients with planned appointments or surgery on the day of the Queen's state funeral (Monday 19 September) to make new arrangements... read more
Work will not continue on a possible merger with University Hospitals Sussex
Friday 2nd September 2022
The boards of Queen Victoria Hospital and University Hospitals Sussex have agreed not to continue their work exploring a possible merger... read more
Mask wearing at our hospital
Thursday 1st September 2022
We have reviewed our advice for patients and visitors around wearing a face mask whilst at our hospital... read more
Trying to contact us about your therapy appointment?
Tuesday 2nd August 2022
Our therapy appointment phone line is very busy at the moment so we are sorry we may not answer your call straight away. We are responding to patients as quickly as we can... read more
Stay safe in the sun
Wednesday 13th July 2022
We are currently seeing a high number of adults and children coming to us with sunburn. Please remember to protect yourself, your families and children during this heatwave with this helpful advice... read more
Cancer patients rate hospital in national survey
Friday 8th July 2022
The latest National Cancer Patient Experience Survey shows that patients referred to Queen Victoria Hospital felt informed, supported and trusted all of the team involved in their cancer care... read more
Your invite to the Queen Victoria Hospital AGM 2022
Friday 1st July 2022
You are invites to the Queen Victoria Hospital AGM 2022 on Monday 18 July from 6-8pm... read more
RESOLVED: Issues with our phone system
Monday 13th June 2022
We're having some issues with our telephone system but please bear with us... read more
Reintroduction of parking charges from Monday 9 May
Thursday 5th May 2022
From Monday 9 May we are re-introducing parking charges in our visitor car park... read more
Roadworks on Holtye Road 10-12 May and 17-19 May
Wednesday 4th May 2022
Openreach have advised us that they are carrying out two sets of carriageway repair works on Holtye Road, by our Main Gate from 10-12 and 17-19 May... read more
Jackie Smith appointed new chair of Queen Victoria Hospital
Tuesday 3rd May 2022
Jackie Smith has been appointed as Chair at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and will take up the role in early July... read more
QVH Macmillan Centre celebrates a decade of cancer support
Friday 29th April 2022
Back in 2012 Queen Victoria Hospital and Macmillan Cancer Support founded a special centre in East Grinstead to ensure that people living with cancer had the right information and support. A decade later, they are celebrating supporting thousands of people
... read more
Calling all registered dental nurses and Registered Nurses
Tuesday 12th April 2022
Are you interested in finding out more about a career in maxillofacial nursing? Come to our drop-in open evening on Tuesday 3 May from 5.30-7.30pm to find out more... read more
Your chance to nominate outstanding staff for QVH awards
Monday 11th April 2022
Have you been a patient or visitor at our hospital in the last year and received treatment or support from an outstanding member of staff? If so we want to hear from you!... read more
Please wear a face mask in our hospital
Thursday 24th February 2022
Although national rules have changed, the wearing of masks in the hospital is still required in order to protect vulnerable people. We are asking our patients and all visitors to continue to wear a mask whilst on the premises. If... read more
Water Supply Issues
Wednesday 23rd February 2022
Hospital services are running, please do attend your appointment as planned.
There is a wide area water outage currently in and around East Grinstead. A water tanker is on site at the hospital and bottled water has been provided. The hospital is running as normal.... read more
Independent Review
Tuesday 22nd February 2022
Independent review of Queen Victoria Hospital’s handling of challenges encountered in progressing a merger proposal with University Hospitals Sussex... read more
Storm Eunice
Friday 18th February 2022
The weather warning issued for Storm Eunice for the South East has been upgraded to red from 10am until 3pm today (Friday 18 February)... read more
Yasmin’s following her nursing dream thanks to apprenticeship
Monday 7th February 2022
It takes commitment and dedication to become a nurse and that’s certainly true of Yasmin Eager who, thanks to apprenticeships supported by Queen Victoria Hospital, is well on her way to becoming a Registered Nurse... read more
Looking after yourself this winter
Friday 24th December 2021
Some tips to help you to look after yourself this winter... read more
QVH gets a thumbs up from its youngest patients
Friday 10th December 2021
Queen Victoria Hospital received some of the best results in the country from its youngest patients according to the latest Care Quality Commission Children and Young People’s Patient Experience Survey... read more
What’s happening about the possible merger?
Thursday 9th December 2021
The boards of Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust have agreed to work together to develop a full business case for potential merger... read more
Formula 1 donates film prize, awarded for footage of Romain Grosjean’s fireball escape, to QVH
Wednesday 8th December 2021
Formula 1® has generously donated the prize money from a short film documenting the fireball crash of former Formula 1® driver Romain Grosjean to QVH... read more
Dr Anita Donley OBE appointed new chair of QVH
Monday 15th November 2021
Dr Anita Donley OBE has been appointed as Chair at Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust... read more
Roadworks on Holtye Road starting 8 November 2021
Wednesday 3rd November 2021
UK Power Networks are closing part of the A264 Holtye Road from Monday 2 August for one week which may impact your journey if you are travelling to us... read more
GB Paralympian and Strictly star Will Bayley becomes QVH Charity ambassador
Tuesday 2nd November 2021
GB Paralympic table tennis player and former BBC ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ contestant Will Bayley MBE has become an ambassador for our QVH Charity... read more
QVH comes top in national inpatient survey
Tuesday 19th October 2021
For the seventh year in a row Queen Victoria Hospital is one of the top rated acute hospitals in the country in the national inpatients survey... read more
Cool, call, cover can be crucial first aid for burns
Tuesday 12th October 2021
To coincide with burns awareness day (13 October) experts at Queen Victoria Hospital are encouraging everyone to know the basics of burns first aid because it really can save a life... read more
Celebrating the 40th anniversary of his sight saving surgery
Tuesday 21st September 2021
When John was referred from his hometown of Derby to our hospital for surgery to save his sight, little did he think that 40 years later he would be contacting us to say thank you. John explains: “When I was in my late... read more
Nurse Kim will lead Paralympic nursing team to Tokyo
Wednesday 11th August 2021
Kim Brinkworth, one of our senior nurses, is flying out to Tokyo to take on a very special role – leading a team of nurses supporting the ParalympicsGB athletes... read more
Wingbee has its maiden voyage at QVH
Tuesday 3rd August 2021
Staff were delighted to welcome the team from Project Wingman back to Queen Victoria Hospital and be part of the official unveiling of Wingbee, its new mobile wellbeing lounge... read more
Roadworks on Holtye Road 2-9 August 2021
Tuesday 27th July 2021
UK Power Networks are closing part of the A264 Holtye Road from Monday 2 August for one week which may impact your journey if you are travelling to us... read more
NHS patients, staff and visitors must continue to wear face coverings in healthcare settings
Thursday 15th July 2021
England’s Chief Nurse is reminding the public that everyone accessing or visiting healthcare settings must continue to wear a face covering and follow social distancing rules... read more
QVH nurse attends special NHS commemoration service
Friday 9th July 2021
Kokila Ramalingam, specialty team lead for plastic and reconstructive surgery, at our hospital, attended a very special event on Monday (5 July) – a special 'commemoration and thanksgiving' service at St Paul’s Cathedral... read more
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust AGM 2021
Monday 5th July 2021
We would like to invite you to join us for our virtual Annual General Meeting on Monday 19 July from 5-6.30pm... read more
New issue of QVH News is out now!
Monday 21st June 2021
The new issue of our newsletter, QVH News (Spring/Summer 2021 edition), is hot off the press... read more
Why I became an operating department practitioner
Friday 14th May 2021
To mark Operating Department Practitioners Day we spoke to Steven to find out how he made the move from structural engineering to working in our surgical theatres... read more
Show your appreciation this Nurses’ Day
Monday 10th May 2021
Join us in thanking our nurses and healthcare assistants this nurses' day by printing off and displaying one of our special posters... read more
GB Paralympian and Strictly star gets behind QVH Charity challenge
Friday 23rd April 2021
With the help of its supporter Will Bayley MBE, QVH Charity wants to encourage people to take part in the 5K May challenge... read more
Operating theatre team lead shortlisted for national award
Wednesday 7th April 2021
Kokila Ramalingam, specialty team lead for plastic and reconstructive surgery at our hospital, has been shortlisted for a prestigious National BAME Health & Care Award... read more
What’s happening about the possible merger?
Tuesday 6th April 2021
We are the second smallest trust in the country and while we provide excellent care we need to look at how we can protect that and ensure the hospital is sustainable for the long term.... read more
Our radiology team praised for teamwork in national NHS report
Thursday 11th March 2021
We have been praised in an NHS national report for making the most efficient use of its radiology team to help increase capacity... read more
Celebrating women in science
Thursday 11th February 2021
To mark Women in Science day we spoke to two members of our histopathology team to find out more about their roles and why they chose a career in science... read more
Apprenticeship helps Jo achieve her dream qualification
Monday 8th February 2021
To mark apprenticeship week (8-14 February), Jo Walls wants to thank our hospital for giving her the opportunity to gain her dream qualification... read more
Your chance to nominate outstanding hospital staff
Tuesday 19th January 2021
Have you been a patient or visitor at our hospital during 2020 and received treatment or support from an outstanding member of staff? If so, we want to hear from you... read more
Donating to us during the pandemic
Monday 18th January 2021
Please do not come to the hospital with donations unless you have made arrangements in advance with our team ... read more
Emily’s candle warning after sustaining significant burns
Thursday 17th December 2020
In the lead-up to the festive season, experts at Queen Victoria Hospital have been joined by one of their patients to remind people to be burns aware, especially in the home... read more
Queen Victoria Hospital appoints new nursing head
Wednesday 18th November 2020
Nicky Reeves, has been appointed interim director of nursing and quality at Queen Victoria Hospital... read more
Update on possible future plans for our estate and land sale
Friday 13th November 2020
Selling some unused land belonging to our hospital will support some of the important life-changing work we do and could support this vision for the future... read more
Experts warn home is where the harm is
Tuesday 13th October 2020
Burns specialists at Queen Victoria Hospital are asking people to take care at home as it remains the most common place of burns injury for children and older people... read more
Our consultant recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours
Monday 12th October 2020
Dr Rachael Liebmann, consultant histopathologist at QVH has been awarded an OBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours in recognition of her services to pathology... read more
Securing the long term future of QVH
Thursday 8th October 2020
QVH is an exceptional hospital and whilst our reputation stretches around the world, we are the second smallest trust in England. We are looking at ways to secure our long term future... read more
Henry’s a ‘star baker’ for Queen Victoria Hospital
Thursday 8th October 2020
Inspired by TV show The Great British Bake Off, 9 year old Henry started baking to raise money for QVH Charity... read more
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust AGM 2020
Monday 14th September 2020
Due to the pandemic, Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (QVH) is holding its annual general meeting virtually this year via Microsoft Teams on Monday 28 September... read more
Experts share surgical expertise in first of its kind virtual reality training
Thursday 10th September 2020
Surgeons from Queen Victoria Hospital are taking training to the next level with a first of its kind free virtual reality experience... read more
QVH takes part in COVID-19 antibody study
Thursday 3rd September 2020
Up to 200 staff working for Queen Victoria Hospital are being recruited to take part in a major national study to help scientists to find out more about COVID-19 antibodies... read more
Black Lives Matter
Thursday 2nd July 2020
We will continue to listen to our patients and our staff, and to consider the role that our hospital can play in overcoming prejudice... read more
QVH remains at the top in national NHS inpatient survey
Thursday 2nd July 2020
The latest national NHS inpatient survey shows that QVH continues to achieve some of the best feedback from patients in the country... read more
QVH Charity marks NHS birthday with a thank you to supporters
Tuesday 30th June 2020
To mark the 72nd birthday of our beloved national health service, QVH Charity wants to say a special thank you not only to staff at Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) but to all the local people and companies who have generously supported the charity... read more
Cancer patients receiving timely surgery thanks to Queen Victoria Hospital
Wednesday 17th June 2020
We were the first designated cancer surgical hub to open in the South East of England back in April, receiving referrals from hospitals across Kent, Surrey and Sussex... read more
Wearing a face covering when coming to QVH
Monday 15th June 2020
From today (Monday 15 June), in line with national guidance, all patients and visitors coming to our hospital should wear a face covering at all times... read more
Spitfire fly pass recognises the proud heritage of QVH
Wednesday 13th May 2020
The staff and patients at Queen Victoria Hospital were honoured to mark the 75th anniversary of VE Day on Friday 8 May with a special Spitfire fly pass... read more
Cancer surgery during the pandemic
Tuesday 12th May 2020
Finding out that you have cancer can be devastating, even more so during a pandemic. But help and support is available at QVH... read more
VE Day 75th anniversary
Thursday 7th May 2020
Queen Victoria Hospital has been nominated to take part in a special Spitfire fly past on Friday 8 May... read more
QVH hand experts save granddad John’s thumb
Tuesday 21st April 2020
When John sliced through the top of his thumb making beautiful wooden name plates for his grandchildren’s bedroom doors he was referred to the specialist hand surgeons at Queen Victoria Hospital for a surgical repair... read more
Donating to our QVH Charity during the pandemic
Monday 20th April 2020
We would like to thank everyone in the local community for the kind offers of support for our amazing NHS Staff at QVH... read more
Update on QVH and COVID-19
Friday 17th April 2020
Queen Victoria Hospital has a unique role during the COVID-19 pandemic as a specialist cancer surgical centre for the South East... read more
Queen Victoria Hospital becomes designated cancer centre for South East during COVID-19 pandemic
Monday 6th April 2020
Queen Victoria Hospital becomes designated cancer centre for Kent, Surrey and Sussex during COVID-19 pandemic ... read more
Knowledge of burns experts informs The Good Karma Hospital storyline
Thursday 26th March 2020
When the writers of prime-time ITV medical drama The Good Karma Hospital wanted to introduce an acid attack storyline for its third series, they called on the expertise of our burns team
... read more
Marathon Michelle sets her sights on London to support our hospital charity
Monday 2nd March 2020
Michelle Hollins, a healthcare assistant at the Queen Victoria Hospital, is swapping her theatre scrubs for trainers as she sets her sights on the London Marathon in aid of the hospital’s charity, QVH Charity... read more
Staff rate Queen Victoria Hospital a great place to work
Wednesday 19th February 2020
Results from the latest national survey of NHS staff show that staff at Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) rate it highly as a place to work as well as rating it as an excellent hospital to receive treatment... read more
Burns nurse Lucy chosen to help victims of the New Zealand volcanic eruption
Tuesday 11th February 2020
Lucy Hall, deputy matron of our burns unit has flown out for a month to help her fellow nurses in New Zealand who continue to treat patients severely injured in the volcanic eruption... read more
QVH recognises its apprentices and the contribution they make
Monday 3rd February 2020
Queen Victoria Hospital is marking national apprenticeship week (3-9 February) by recognising the contribution its own apprentices are making to the organisation... read more
Memory of WWII airman will live on in hospital theatres
Friday 10th January 2020
Peter Morgan made a poignant return to the Queen Victoria Hospital 75 years after his father, Alan Morgan, a member of the Guinea Pig Club, was first treated there... read more
Staff show their support for National Elf Service Day
Wednesday 18th December 2019
Christmas came early to Queen Victoria Hospital when staff donned all manner of festive knits and attire to support a fundraising day in aid of its charity – QVH Charity. And what could be more fitting than calling it a National Elf Service Day!... read more
Flu: information for patients and visitors
Wednesday 18th December 2019
Please do not visit the hospital if you are or have been unwell with flu-like symptoms in the last seven days... read more
Queen Victoria Hospital scores best results in the country in latest national survey
Monday 16th December 2019
According to the full results of the Care Quality Commission’s Children and Young People’s Survey (released on Friday 13 December), Queen Victoria Hospital gained the highest scores in the country based on feedback from its patients... read more
Emma named South East clinical support worker of the year!
Monday 9th December 2019
Dr Emma Worrell, Principal Maxillofacial Prosthetist at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, has been named South East clinical support worker of the year at the national Our Health Heroes awards... read more
QVH gets top scores from some of its youngest patients in national survey
Friday 22nd November 2019
The latest national children and young people’s hospital survey shows that Queen Victoria Hospital continues to achieve some of the highest feedback in the country from young patients... read more
Outstanding staff recognised for changing the lives of patients
Monday 18th November 2019
When the Queen Victoria Hospital asked its patients (past and present) to nominate staff they felt went the extra mile for them during their treatment or appointments, they were overwhelmed with the response... read more
Patients rate Queen Victoria Hospital for cancer care
Monday 4th November 2019
The latest National Cancer Patient Experience Survey shows that patients rate highly the cancer care they receive at Queen Victoria Hospital... read more
Safety first this Halloween and fireworks night say burns experts
Monday 28th October 2019
With Halloween and fireworks night approaching, burns specialists at Queen Victoria Hospital want to remind parents of the dangers of flammable costumes and potential injuries especially to young children... read more
East Grinstead customers raise £6,000 for our QVH Charity
Thursday 17th October 2019
Staff from Queen Victoria Hospital recently visited the Sainsbury’s store in East Grinstead to thank staff for their support during the year long partnership that saw the hospital’s charity, QVH Charity, receive £6,190 in donations from customers... read more
Experts warn of the dangers of hot drink burns
Monday 14th October 2019
Burns specialists at Queen Victoria Hospital are warning about the danger of hot drinks around children and older people... read more
Hospital prosthetist shortlisted for national award
Friday 27th September 2019
Dr Emma Worrell, Principal Maxillofacial Prosthetist at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead has been shortlisted for a national Our Health Heroes award as clinical support worker of the year... read more
Keith Altman appointed as new Medical Director
Monday 23rd September 2019
Keith Altman, a consultant maxillofacial surgeon, has been appointed as Medical Director of Queen Victoria Hospital, providing clinical leadership at Board level.... read more
QVH goes ‘virtual’ with new Skype clinics
Monday 22nd July 2019
Patients will be offered ‘virtual appointments’ in some clinics at Queen Victoria Hospital... read more
Rebuilding lives and facing the future
Thursday 4th July 2019
You're invited to Queen Victoria Hospital's annual general meeting... read more
Planned changes to care for the most severely burned children
Tuesday 2nd July 2019
From August a small number of children needing inpatient care will be taken to another specialist centre... read more
Your chance to nominate outstanding staff for annual hospital awards
Monday 1st July 2019
Have you been a patient or visitor at our hospital in the last year and received treatment or support from an outstanding member of staff? If so we would like to hear from you. ... read more
Hospital tops the list for NHS inpatient survey
Thursday 20th June 2019
Queen Victoria Hospital has again topped the list in the national survey of inpatients at 144 hospitals throughout the country.... read more
Actor Jack Ashton gets muddy for Queen Victoria Hospital
Monday 10th June 2019
BBC Call the Midwife actor Jack Ashton has taken on a slightly different role as he headed up the Queen Victoria Hospital Charity team in a mud run.... read more
Care Quality Commission finds ‘outstanding’ care at QVH
Thursday 23rd May 2019
Queen Victoria Hospital has been rated ‘good’ with ‘outstanding’ care by Care Quality Commission hospital inspectors... read more
QVH celebrates international clinical trials day
Thursday 16th May 2019
Queen Victoria Hospital is gearing up to mark International Clinical Trials day on Monday 20 May.... read more
Swing concert hits the right note and raises vital funds for local charity
Wednesday 24th April 2019
A sell-out concert at the Chequer Mead Theatre has raised more than £2,700 for QVH Charity.... read more
Give a gift, not chocolate this Easter
Wednesday 10th April 2019
QVH supporters are being asked to join us in thinking about the health implications of excessive quantities of sugary snacks which are given to some of our patients at Easter.... read more
People with swallowing difficulties can have their cake and eat it too
Wednesday 13th March 2019
Patients and staff at QVH have been tasting thickened drinks on Swallowing Awareness Day to highlight the difficulties faced by people with dysphagia.... read more
Actor Jack Ashton gets muddy for Queen Victoria Hospital
Wednesday 13th March 2019
Actor Jack Ashton, best known for playing Reverend Hereward in BBC’s Call the Midwife, will be taking on a slightly different role this summer as he heads up the QVH team in a mud monsters run.... read more
QVH staff champion National Apprenticeship Week
Friday 8th March 2019
Hospital staff at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead have given their support to this year’s National Apprenticeship Week.... read more
East Grinstead law firm supports QVH Charity with will promotion
Wednesday 27th February 2019
An East Grinstead law firm has teamed up with QVH Charity to offer will writing promotion.... read more
Refurbishment work on hospital corridor due to begin
Wednesday 27th February 2019
Work is due to get underway on Friday (1 March) to refurbish the main corridor at Queen Victoria Hospital.... read more
Nervous eye patients get reassuring hand to hold
Wednesday 20th February 2019
A fear-busting scheme to help patients who are nervous about having eye operations has been launched at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead.... read more
Signage improvements for hospital site
Thursday 7th February 2019
Work has started to simplify the signage at the QVH site in East Grinstead... read more
New CT scanner unveiled at QVH
Friday 1st February 2019
A state-of-the-art CT scanner has been unveiled at Queen Victoria Hospital, thanks to a £420,000 donation from the League of Friends.... read more
New issue of QVH News is out now!
Wednesday 2nd January 2019
The new issue of our newsletter, QVH News, is hot off the press! Inside you can find out about why QVH is a great place to work; an exciting nationwide survey we’re leading ; why patient feedback matters; how we’ve... read more
Experts support changes to firework packaging
Thursday 27th December 2018
Our plastic surgeons are supporting a campaign calling on the government to change the packaging of fireworks in a move to help reduce the number of people sustaining injuries each year
... read more
Staff support festive fundraiser for hospital charity
Monday 17th December 2018
Patients and visitors attending our hospital on Friday (14 December) may have thought Christmas had come early as staff from across the hospital took part in a festive fundraiser for the QVH Charity... read more
Experts warns of danger of acrylic nails on children
Thursday 6th December 2018
In the lead up to the festive party season, experts at Queen Victoria Hospital are warning parents of the danger of acrylic nails on children... read more
Jane’s national award for improving the lives of people with cancer in Ghana
Monday 12th November 2018
Jane Dawson, our Principal Speech and Language Therapist (Head and Neck Oncology), has been awarded a prestigious accolade by the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists in recognition of the support she’s given in West Africa... read more
Inspiring orthodontic consultant praised by patients at awards
Thursday 1st November 2018
It was through inspiring as well as supporting her patients that Dr Lindsay Winchester, Consultant Orthodontist, was chosen as one of this year’s winners of our Outstanding Patient Experience Award... read more
Hospital’s gardeners are blooming award winners
Monday 29th October 2018
Patients and visitors often comment on how lovely our grounds are, and its gardening duo have proven such compliments are well placed as they’ve been given not one but two awards... read more
Outstanding breast cancer nurses recognised by patients at awards
Friday 19th October 2018
Patient nominations led to Pam Golton and Rebecca Spencer - breast reconstruction nurse specialists - being named the joint winners of the QVH Outstanding Patient Experience Award 2018!... read more
Experts warn of the dangers of preventable burns injuries at home
Thursday 11th October 2018
Burns specialists at Queen Victoria Hospital are warning parents and adults of the dangers of preventable injuries at home following a year-on-year increase in referrals to its paediatric burns unit... read more
Actor Jack Ashton becomes hospital charity’s first ambassador
Friday 28th September 2018
Actor Jack Ashton, best known for playing Rev. Tom Hereward in the BBC television series, Call the Midwife, has given his support to QVH Charity, the charity which supports the works of Queen Victoria Hospital, by becoming its first ambassador... read more
“Relentless hills” didn’t stop Mike’s Ride Across Britain charity fundraiser
Friday 21st September 2018
An epic 980 miles on a bicycle, hills totalling 52,000 feet to climb – the Deloitte Ride Across Britain wasn’t going to be easy. But for QVH Charity supporter Mike Gwynn, the support of his friends and family, and knowing the difference his fundraising would make was the motivation he needed... read more
Mum and daughter praise hospital that’s a great place to work
Monday 3rd September 2018
When Elaine Ratcliffe first walked through the doors of QVH in the 1970s to visit a friend who was a patient, little did she know that years later she’d be back and also be starting a family trend... read more
Mike’s going to great lengths to support facial palsy service
Friday 10th August 2018
Land’s End to John O’Groats is one of the most challenging endurance rides a cyclist can do. For Mike Gwynn it’s not about the miles, it’s saying thank you to the hospital that’s provided his brother-in-law with life-changing support... read more
Research project to aid cancer surgery wins prize for QVH consultant
Monday 6th August 2018
A research project which is hoped to improve the outcomes of head and neck cancer surgery by providing real-time analysis of the tissue as it is removed, has gained a prestigious prize for one of our consultants... read more
Staff complete first term of new nursing associate apprenticeship
Wednesday 25th July 2018
For Anna Rose and Yasmin Eager the last four months have provided them with a special opportunity – to become the first trainee nursing associates at the Queen Victoria Hospital.... read more
Surgeons get on their bikes for hospital charity
Tuesday 17th July 2018
Consultant plastic surgeon Andy Mellington and speciality registrar in plastic surgery Ben Way, are swapping their scrubs for saddles as they prepare to take part in the Prudential RideLondon-Surrey 100 in aid of the QVH Charity... read more
Your chance to nominate outstanding staff for annual hospital awards
Friday 13th July 2018
Have you been a patient or visitor at our hospital in the last year and received treatment or support from an outstanding member of staff? If so we would like to hear from you. ... read more
Queen Victoria Hospital selected to take part in The Great British Coin Hunt
Wednesday 11th July 2018
Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead has been chosen by The Royal Mint as one of only nine NHS organisations across England to take part in its Great British Coin Hunt. The hospital will be releasing a limited number... read more
Celebs support Queen Victoria Hospital for the NHS’ 70th birthday
Monday 2nd July 2018
To mark the NHS turning 70 this year celebrities Amanda Redman, Jack Ashton, Dr Mark Porter and Fiona Dolman have been raising a mug to one of the nation’s best loved institutions and showing their support for a particular NHS organisation – Queen Victoria Hospital.... read more
Rebuilding lives and facing the future – your invite to the QVH AGM 2018
Wednesday 20th June 2018
Queen Victoria Hospital is proud of the pioneering work it does in rebuilding lives and invites you to attend its annual general meeting to find out more.... read more
National survey shows QVH is top for positive patient experience
Friday 15th June 2018
The latest national NHS inpatient survey shows that Queen Victoria Hospital continues to achieve some of the best feedback from patients in the country.... read more
With a little help from our friends this volunteers’ week
Thursday 7th June 2018
To celebrate volunteers’ week, the time of year when organisations recognise the enormous contribution volunteers make, Queen Victoria Hospital said a heartfelt thank you to its loyal supporters who last year collectively donated around 8,500 hours of their time.... read more
Sleep expert awarded College Medal for outstanding achievements
Monday 21st May 2018
Dr Peter Venn, Clinical Lead of our sleep disorder centre, has been awarded the College Medal by the Royal College of Anaesthetists, its highest accolade.... read more
Amex get back to nature to help local hospital
Thursday 17th May 2018
Staff from American Express swapped the office for the great outdoors when they spent a day volunteering at Queen Victoria Hospital... read more
Smart phone study earns rosette for researchers
Thursday 10th May 2018
A project empowering patients to get involved in the ongoing care of their burns injuries whilst reducing the number of follow-up outpatient appointments they need has won researchers at Queen Victoria Hospital a prize.... read more
We’re supporting the ‘Watch your Back’ skin cancer campaign
Thursday 3rd May 2018
Siva Kumar and Sam Orkar, both consultant plastic surgeons here at the Queen Victoria Hospital, have again given their clinical expertise to a sun protection campaign for gardeners called ‘Watch Your Back!’... read more
Daughter of pioneering plastic surgeon attends event celebrating our history
Friday 27th April 2018
An event celebrating a unique archive project which included preserving clinical notes from pioneering plastic surgeon Sir Archibald McIndoe had a special guest – his daughter.... read more
Hospital staff get an egg-stra special treat from local mums group
Wednesday 4th April 2018
Staff at the Queen Victoria Hospital received an egg-xtraordinary surprise when they were unexpectedly showered with Easter gifts thanks to the power of an online Facebook campaign... read more
Help hospital charity raise Egg-stra this Spring to support the children it treats
Monday 26th March 2018
Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead is launching a new initiative to help improve their children’s waiting and play areas and is asking for the local community to get involved and support its QVH Charity... read more
Facial palsy specialists show it’s what’s inside that counts
Friday 23rd March 2018
Our specialists have been showing that facial palsy shouldn’t be dismissed as a just cosmetic issue by wearing brightly coloured face paint on just half of their face.... read more
QVH: Leading the treatment of burns from World War II to today
Monday 19th March 2018
You’re invited to attend a special free event in April celebrating the end of the Queen Victoria Hospital Archive Project, part of which involved the digitisation of the Guinea Pig Club patient case files. ... read more
Queen Victoria Hospital expands NHS sleep clinic in Sussex
Wednesday 7th March 2018
Queen Victoria Hospital, known for its specialist expertise, has expanded its sleep disorder outpatient clinic, enabling it to see more patients in West Sussex.... read more
Emma’s a rising star in research!
Thursday 1st March 2018
Dr Emma Worrell, Principal Maxillofacial Prosthetist at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead has been named a rising star in the world of health research... read more
Your chance to get involved in the local NHS
Monday 19th February 2018
Queen Victoria Hospital is looking for people from across Sussex, Surrey, Kent and South London who would like to get involved and know more about the local NHS to join its Council of Governors.... read more
Local Lions support sight saving surgery
Friday 9th February 2018
Thanks to the generosity of the East Grinstead and District Lions Club, the Queen Victoria Hospital has a new piece of equipment which will play an important part in its sight saving surgery.... read more
Queen Victoria Hospital wants your memories!
Friday 2nd February 2018
Did you know that this year the NHS is celebrating its 70th birthday on 5 July? Queen Victoria Hospital wants to recognise the role it has played in the National Health Service during that time and would like your memories of the hospital from the last 70 years. ... read more
Burns patient returns to the hospital that transformed her life 60 years ago
Wednesday 17th January 2018
Brenda Ranson made an emotional return to Queen Victoria Hospital where she was cared for as a child nearly 60 years ago.... read more
Advice to patients with planned operations and appointments
Friday 5th January 2018
We would like to assure anyone due to attend Queen Victoria Hospital to continue as planned unless you hear from us.... read more
Gas main works in East Grinstead to run until end of February
Thursday 4th January 2018
If you’re due to travel to an appointment at our hospital from Monday 8 January onwards, please allow extra time as essential gas works in East Grinstead may disrupt your journey.... read more
Queen Victoria Hospital leads nationwide survey of prosthetic eyes
Wednesday 13th December 2017
The Queen Victoria Hospital is leading a new national study looking into comfort and outcomes for people using an artificial eye. And it’s partnered with hospitals across the UK to enable as many patients as possible to be involved in the study.... read more
Latest issue of QVH News is out!
Friday 1st December 2017
The new issue of our newsletter, QVH News, is hot off the press! Inside you can find out about how hand surgery gave a dad his hand back; the importance of cornea donation; hear from a patient about the difference our prosthetics... read more
QVH gets top scores in national children and young people’s survey
Tuesday 28th November 2017
The latest national children and young people’s hospital survey shows that Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) is the only acute trust in the country to achieve the highest rating from its patients.... read more
Our gardens win award for being blooming lovely!
Thursday 19th October 2017
Patients and visitors frequently comment how welcoming and green our grounds are, and they’re now officially prize winning!... read more
Experts warn of the rise in children sustaining burns at home
Friday 13th October 2017
Burns specialists at Queen Victoria Hospital have seen an increase in the number of children being admitted to its burns unit with scalds from accidents around the home, all of which are preventable. ... read more
New community respiratory service
Monday 9th October 2017
Patients from East Grinstead and the surrounding area can now access a comprehensive outpatient respiratory clinic here at QVH starting today (Monday 9 October). Based in the main outpatients building, the clinic can provide: investigation... read more
Gas main works in London Road, East Grinstead until end of February 2018
Monday 2nd October 2017
If you're due to travel to an appointment at our hospital from Monday 9 October onwards through East Grinstead, please allow extra time as essential gas works may disrupt your journey.... read more
Outstanding staff recognised with patient awards
Monday 2nd October 2017
When the Queen Victoria Hospital asked its patients (past and present) to nominate staff they felt went the extra mile for them during their treatment or appointments, they were overwhelmed with the response. ... read more
Mum urges families to talk about cornea donation
Wednesday 27th September 2017
Have you considered donating your organs and tissues when you pass away? If not mum Gilli Davidson encourages you to have that conversation now.... read more
Deputy Medical Director awarded college’s highest accolade
Thursday 21st September 2017
Dr Rachael Liebmann, Deputy Medical Director at Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH), has been awarded the Royal College of Pathologists Medal for Distinguished Service, the highest honour the College can bestow on one of its Fellows.... read more
New home for outpatient trauma clinic
Monday 4th September 2017
From Monday 4 September the hand trauma clinic previously located within our minor injuries unit is moving to be part of the new outpatient trauma clinic. ... read more
QVH supports first aid guidance for acid attack victims
Thursday 31st August 2017
Burns experts at Queen Victoria Hospital are supporting new first aid guidance launched today to help ensure victims of acid and chemical attacks get the right help fast.... read more
£10,000 grant to help burns patients
Wednesday 9th August 2017
A study which is working to improve the use of antibiotics for burns patients has been given a lift thanks to a £10,000 grant. ... read more
Thank you for your nominations
Friday 4th August 2017
We've been overwhelmed with the response we've received from our patients wanting to nominate members of our team for the "Outstanding Patient Experience Award".... read more
Dedicated RAF nurses fundraise for QVH and local museum
Tuesday 1st August 2017
A group of Military nurses from East Grinstead, Birmingham and Oxford donned their combats for a day of fundraising on Tuesday 18 July in aid of the QVH Charity and the East Grinstead Museum.... read more
Patients given the gift of words thanks to local bookshop
Wednesday 26th July 2017
The generosity of local booklovers is set to benefit patients at the Queen Victoria Hospital thanks to a scheme run by East Grinstead-based The Bookshop. The quintessential English book shop asked its customers to consider... read more
A22 at South Godstone – eight week closure
Tuesday 25th July 2017
If you’re travelling to our hospital between 24 July and 15 September and will use the A22 at South Godstone, please be aware of roadworks taking place. ... read more
Patients and visitors asked to nominate outstanding staff for QVH awards
Wednesday 5th July 2017
Have you been a patient or visitor at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead in the last year and received treatment or support from an outstanding member of staff? If so the hospital wants to hear from you. ... read more
Mike’s pedal power to support facial palsy service
Tuesday 4th July 2017
On Sunday 30 July when Mike Gwynn gets on his bike to take part in the Prudential Ride London, the one journey that will be on his mind is that of his brother-in-law Bob, as he recovers from facial palsy. ... read more
Increase in babies and children with burns being referred to QVH
Monday 26th June 2017
The unexpected June heatwave has led to a worrying number of babies and children being referred to the Queen Victoria Hospital’s specialist children’s burns unit. ... read more
Rebuilding lives: your invite to our annual general meeting
Monday 19th June 2017
Since the 1930s, the Queen Victoria Hospital has been known for its pioneering work in rebuilding lives. At this year’s annual general meeting, you will have the opportunity to find out more about the hospital’s work... read more
Queen Victoria Hospital achieves top marks from patients in national survey
Monday 5th June 2017
The latest national NHS inpatient survey shows that the Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) continues to achieve some of the best feedback from patients in the country.... read more
Celebrating volunteers’ week
Friday 2nd June 2017
To celebrate volunteers' week, the time of year when organisations recognise the enormous contribution volunteers make, we wanted to say a big thank you to our loyal supporters.... read more
QVH supports sun protection campaign
Tuesday 23rd May 2017
Siva Kumar and Sam Orkar, both consultant plastic surgeons at the Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead, have given their clinical expertise to a sun protection campaign for gardeners called ‘Watch Your Back!’... read more
Thank you to local knitters for their dedication to people with dementia
Wednesday 10th May 2017
In time for dementia awareness week (14-20 May) staff at the Queen Victoria Hospital want to say a special thank you to local knitters on behalf of its patients with dementia.... read more
Macmillan Cancer service at the Queen Victoria Hospital turns five
Monday 3rd April 2017
An information and support service which has helped over 8,000 people affected by cancer has celebrated its fifth birthday. The Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Service is based at the Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH)... read more
Could you be the next member of our Council of Governors?
Thursday 9th March 2017
We are looking for local people interested in understanding and knowing more about the local NHS to consider volunteering to become a member of the Queen Victoria Hospital Council of Governors. As an NHS foundation trust,... read more
Staff face the facts for facial palsy
Wednesday 8th March 2017
For a person with facial palsy a smile isn’t always possible to show they’re happy, so staff at the Queen Victoria Hospital held a special awareness day yesterday (7 March) where they all had just one side of their faces... read more
MP donates book royalties to thank hospital for burns care
Tuesday 21st February 2017
An MP who was badly burned in a bonfire accident last year is to donate half the royalties from his book to the hospital that treated him. The Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) in East Grinstead treated Gordon Henderson, Conservative... read more
New high-precision laser at QVH eye unit
Thursday 9th February 2017
The Queen Victoria Hospital eye unit can now offer patients the best in modern clinical care using the latest, high-precision laser technology. The £200,000 investment in a femtosecond laser allows the specialist team to... read more
Clinical trial of infection-detecting bandages begins
Tuesday 29th November 2016
A clinical trial of a smart bandage which changes colour when it detects infections is beginning, using samples from burns patients from Queen Victoria Hospital, East Grinstead. The technology has potential to detect... read more
Hospital appeals for knitters
Friday 11th November 2016
Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead is looking for knitters to produce knitted ‘feely’ muffs are for patients with dementia. The muffs, which can help reduce anxiety, include textured items such as ribbons and beads. The... read more
Duke of Edinburgh unveils memorial to The Guinea Pigs
Wednesday 2nd November 2016
The Duke of Edinburgh has unveiled a memorial to veterans who underwent pioneering surgery at Queen Victoria Hospital after suffering disfiguring injuries in World War Two. Prince Philip unveiled the tablet at the National... read more
MP thanks hospital following bonfire accident
Tuesday 1st November 2016
An MP is raising safety awareness in advance of Bonfire Night after he was treated by Queen Victoria Hospital’s specialist team in July 2016, following a bonfire accident. Gordon Henderson, Conservative MP for Sittingbourne... read more
Community Ear, Nose and Throat Outpatient Service
Thursday 27th October 2016
QVH is now providing a community-based ear, nose and throat (ENT) service, offering specialist advice and treatment for a range of ENT conditions. The clinics are held at sites in East Grinstead, Haywards Heath, Crawley and... read more
Be a burns hero
Monday 17th October 2016
Queen Victoria Hospital is reminding people of the importance of administering the right first aid for burns and scalds, as part of National Burns Awareness Day on 19 October. Around 200 people from across the South East... read more
Smart specs to treat facial palsy, monitor mood and steer wheelchairs
Thursday 13th October 2016
Smart specs that know when you are smiling are being developed by researchers to help rehabilitate people with facial palsy. The technology – named Facial Remote Activity Monitoring Eyewear (Frame) – may lend... read more
Hospital gardeners bloomin’ happy
Thursday 13th October 2016
Queen Victoria Hospital’s estates team are celebrating winning the prestigious East Grinstead in Bloom ‘Best Commercial Premises’ and a South East in Bloom certificate of excellence. John Hobden, hospital ground supervisor,... read more
QVH appoints new chief executive
Tuesday 4th October 2016
Steve Jenkin has been appointed as the new chief executive of Queen Victoria Hospital. Steve Jenkin was previously the chief executive of Peninsula Community Health, providing services across Cornwall and running 14 community... read more
East Grinstead Research Group unveil plans for Scar Biobank
Monday 12th September 2016
Queen Victoria Hospital, Blond McIndoe Research Foundation and Horder Healthcare have unveiled plans this week for the development of a Scar BioBank. The scar tissue repository will help scientists and doctors work towards... read more
Improving use of antibiotics for burns patients
Tuesday 6th September 2016
Researchers at Queen Victoria Hospital in East Grinstead and the University of Brighton, are working to improve use of antibiotics for burns patients. The research is focused on identifying the right dose of antibiotic... read more
Dr Edward Pickles appointed as Medical Director
Thursday 28th July 2016
Dr Edward Pickles, who has been a consultant anaesthetist at the Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust since 2006, has been appointed as Medical Director providing clinical leadership at Board level. He qualified... read more
Patients rate QVH among the best hospitals for cancer care
Tuesday 26th July 2016
The 2015 national cancer patient experience survey shows that patients rate QVH as one of the very best hospitals in the country for cancer care. QVH is the South East’s specialist centre for skin cancer and head and neck... read more
QVH eye patients get support from new RNIB liaison officer
Wednesday 29th June 2016
QVH eye patients are set to get even better support following the appointment of a new eye care liaison officer. Funded by the Royal National Institute of Blind People (RNIB), the liaison officer ensures that people who are... read more
QVH to recruit new chief executive as Richard Tyler departs for ‘unique’ role
Wednesday 22nd June 2016
QVH is to begin recruitment for a new chief executive after present incumbent Richard Tyler announced that he will be leaving the hospital for a new role. Mr Tyler has been appointed chief executive of Horder Healthcare,... read more
QVH continues to receive top marks from patients in survey
Monday 20th June 2016
The findings of the latest national NHS inpatient survey show that QVH continues to achieve some of the best feedback from patients in the country. The annual national survey of inpatients at all NHS hospital trusts in England... read more
Care Quality Commission finds ‘outstanding’ care at QVH
Monday 25th April 2016
QVH has been rated ‘good’ by Care Quality Commission (CQC) hospital inspectors. They found that patient care at the hospital was outstanding and that safety was good. The ratings were published today (Tuesday 26 April... read more
Junior doctors’ strike 26-28 April
Monday 25th April 2016
British Medical Association junior doctor members have voted to hold a 48-hour strike from 8am on Tuesday 26 April to 8am on Thursday 28 April. QVH is carrying out detailed work to minimise any impact on patients. While... read more
Junior doctors’ strikes – 6-8 April
Tuesday 5th April 2016
British Medical Association junior doctor members will be holding a 48-hour strike starting at 8am on Wednesday 6 April until 8am on Friday 8 April. QVH is carrying out detailed work to minimise any impact on patients. While... read more
Temporary change to QVH minor injuries unit opening times
Friday 18th March 2016
From Saturday 19 March, the QVH minor injuries unit (MIU) will be open seven days a week from 8am until 7.30pm. This is a change from the usual opening times of 8am to 10pm. The change is due to a temporary shortage of staff... read more
Junior doctors’ strikes – 9-11 March
Monday 7th March 2016
British Medical Association junior doctor members have voted to hold three 48-hour strikes: 8am on Wednesday 9 March to 8am on Friday 11 March 8am on Wednesday 6 April to 8am on Friday 8 April 8am on Tuesday 26 April to... read more
Junior doctors’ strike 10 February
Monday 8th February 2016
The British Medical Association has announced that the junior doctors’ industrial action planned for 10 February will go ahead. QVH is carrying out detailed work to minimise any impact on patients. While patient safety... read more
Junior doctors’ strikes
Monday 11th January 2016
The British Medical Association has announced that junior doctors will take industrial action on 12 and 26 January and 10 February. These strikes were originally planned for December last year but were suspended to allow... read more
Patients and visitors asked to nominate QVH staff for awards
Thursday 7th January 2016
Patients and visitors at QVH are being asked to nominate staff from the hospital who have shown exceptional care and compassion for the annual patient experience award. The annual QVH staff awards celebrate long service and... read more
Junior doctor strikes on 1, 8 and 16 December
Monday 30th November 2015
Suspension of junior doctors’ strikes The British Medical Association have announced the suspension of the junior doctors’ strikes planned for 1, 8 and 16 December 2015. We have already contacted all patients whose... read more
Colour-changing dressing could change lives
Tuesday 17th November 2015
Around 5,000 children and 13,000 adults a year in England and Wales are treated in hospital with serious burns. Infection is a common and serious complication for these patients, but at present it is difficult for doctors... read more
Call for people to be more burns aware
Wednesday 21st October 2015
QVH specialists are calling for people to be more burns aware as figures reveal that the hospital sees six young children with severe scalds on average every week Burns specialists from QVH are backing a national campaign... read more
QVH nurse honoured for Ebola work in Africa
Friday 3rd July 2015
Allan Curtis, paediatric matron at Queen Victoria Hospital, has received The Ebola Medal in recognition of his work looking after Ebola patients in Sierra Leone from December 2014 to February 2015. The award for his bravery... read more
QVH continues to receive top marks from patients
Thursday 21st May 2015
The findings of the latest national NHS inpatient survey show that QVH continues to achieve some of the best feedback from patients in the country. The annual national survey of inpatients at all NHS hospital trusts in England... read more
Patients and visitors asked to nominate QVH staff for 2015 awards
Monday 12th January 2015
Patients and visitors at QVH are being asked to nominate staff from the hospital who have shown exceptional care and compassion for the annual patient experience award. The annual QVH staff awards celebrate long service and... read more
QVH pathology lab first of its kind in the country to achieve new standards
Thursday 4th December 2014
The QVH cellular pathology laboratory is the first of its kind in the country to be awarded accreditation against ISO 15189 by the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS). UKAS is the national accreditation body that... read more
QVH rolls out wi-fi for patients and visitors
Tuesday 25th November 2014
QVH has introduced free wi-fi for patients and visitors at key locations across the site. Wi-fi hotspots have been installed in all wards and outpatient waiting areas, the café and restaurant. The internet access has been... read more
QVH specialists get behind national day to urge people to be burns aware
Wednesday 22nd October 2014
Burns specialists from QVH are backing a national campaign to raise awareness of the dangers of burns and how to prevent them on the first national Burns Injury Awareness Day, Wednesday 22 October 2014. A particular focus of the awareness day, organised by the British Burn Association, is children's burns.... read more
Patients rate QVH among the best hospitals for cancer care
Monday 29th September 2014
The findings of the 2014 national cancer patient experience survey show that patients rate QVH as one of the best hospitals in the country for cancer care.... read more
Queen Victoria Hospital appoints new Chair
Thursday 17th July 2014
Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (QVH) in East Grinstead has appointed Beryl Hobson as its new Chair. Beryl will join the trust in July as Non-Executive Director and Chair Designate. She will take on the role of Chair in March 2015 when current Chairman Peter Griffiths retires.... read more
Report concludes that Savile had no connection to QVH
Thursday 26th June 2014
Along with the other NHS trusts asked to investigate sexual abuse allegations against the late Jimmy Savile, QVH has today published its report of findings.... read more
Minor injuries unit closed Saturday 26 April for essential electrical works
Wednesday 23rd April 2014
In order to make essential improvements to the electrical supply at QVH, the supply to the hospital site will be shut down all day on Saturday 26 April 2014.... read more
East Grinstead hospital rated best in the country for quality of nursing
Tuesday 8th April 2014
Results from national NHS survey show that patients rate their experience at QVH as among the best in the country.... read more
QVH calls for local people to join its council of governors
Monday 17th March 2014
Local people are being invited to stand for election to the council of governors. Informal events are being held over the coming weeks for anyone who is interested in finding out more.... read more
Patients and visitors asked to nominate QVH staff for awards
Friday 10th January 2014
Patients and visitors at Queen Victoria Hospital are being asked to nominate staff from the hospital who have shown exceptional care and compassion for the annual patient experience award.... read more
Pioneering eye surgery centre marks 60th anniversary with vision for the future
Friday 1st November 2013
QVH is today hosting a summit meeting of the world's leading eye surgeons to discuss innovative new treatments that will benefit patients at the hospital. The event is part of the Eye Bank's 60th anniversary celebrations.... read more
Princess Anne opens new state-of-the-art facilities as QVH celebrates 150 years
Thursday 17th October 2013
HRH Princess Anne has officially opened six new operating theatres and a refurbished children’s ward at Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) in East Grinstead as the pioneering hospital marks its 150th anniversary.... read more
Local teenagers swim Channel for Queen Victoria Hospital charity
Thursday 1st August 2013
Six local teenagers have swum the English Channel to raise money for the Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) Charitable Fund. The boys completed the 21 mile crossing on 7 July in a time of 16 hours and 52 minutes, each taking it in turns to swim for an hour.... read more
QVH rated best NHS hospital by Kent, Surrey and Sussex inpatients
Tuesday 30th July 2013
First national results from the NHS friends and family test score East Grinstead hospital top in the south east.... read more
QVH reports rise in sunburnt babies and children during heatwave
Thursday 18th July 2013
QVH consultant advises parents and carers how to keep children safe in the sun after a worrying number of admissions to the specialist children’s burns unit.... read more
Queen Victoria Hospital chairman Peter Griffiths awarded CBE
Monday 17th June 2013
Peter Griffiths, the chairman of Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust (QVH), has been awarded a CBE in recognition of services to Healthcare. The award of the CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) was announced in the Queen’s Birthday Honours on Saturday 15 June.... read more
QVH named as one of the CHKS 40Top Hospitals 2013
Wednesday 8th May 2013
QVH is one of the CHKS 40Top Hospitals for 2013. The award is given to the 40 top performing CHKS client trusts.... read more
Chief executive appointed
Wednesday 17th April 2013
Today the Queen Victoria Hospital NHS Foundation Trust announced that Richard Tyler has been appointed to the post of chief executive. His appointment follows a competitive recruitment process and was approved by the council of governors at its meeting last night. Richard will start work at the hospital on 1 July 2013.... read more
QVH scores top marks from patients
Tuesday 16th April 2013
Results from national NHS survey show that patients rate their experience at QVH as the best in the country.... read more
QVH takes starring role in new BBC documentary
Tuesday 26th March 2013
QVH is to feature in a major new BBC documentary starting on BBC Two at 9pm on Tuesday 26 March. The eight-part series was filmed on location across the NHS last October during a single 24 hour period.... read more
Adverse weather update
Tuesday 12th March 2013
There are limited services running at QVH today, please call 01342 414000 before setting off for the hospital.... read more
Staff rate East Grinstead hospital the best in the country
Friday 1st March 2013
Results from the latest national survey of NHS staff show that staff at Queen Victoria Hospital (QVH) in East Grinstead believe it is the best specialist hospital in the country at which to work or receive treatment.... read more
QVH begins recruitment for new chief executive
Friday 15th February 2013
QVH has begun the recruitment process to appoint a new chief executive following Dr Adrian Bull’s announcement that he will be standing down at the end of March after four years in the role.... read more
Statement in response to the final report of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry
Wednesday 6th February 2013
QVH has issued a statement in response to the publication of the final report of the Mid Staffordshire NHS Foundation Trust Public Inquiry which was published earlier today.... read more
QVH Chief Executive announces new role
Wednesday 19th December 2012
Dr Adrian Bull, QVH Chief Executive, has announced that he will be leaving the trust for a new role in April 2013.... read more
Patients, members and visitors asked for feedback on equality and diversity at QVH
Wednesday 21st November 2012
Patients, members, local people and organisations are being asked to complete an online survey to help ensure that QVH’s services are fair, accessible and appropriate for the diverse patient community it serves.... read more
Hospital charity launches website and new ways to support patients
Monday 17th September 2012
The QVH Charitable Fund has launched its own website and announced new ways for people to support the hospital and its patients.... read more
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